ARTS 2340 — Painting Basics
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath EIusually offered: fall, springBostonTraditional
Presents an introductory studio course in the fundamental techniques of painting. Formal problems in the study of color, light, space systems, form, and composition establish the foundation for more individual creative expression. Uses critiques and slide lectures as needed.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 32 | 32 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 3 | 45 | 48 | 94% | 1.0 |
| Summer A 2024 | 1 | 15 | 19 | 79% | 4.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 32 | 32 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 3 | 46 | 48 | 96% | 0.7 |
| Summer A 2025 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 3 | 42 | 48 | 88% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 3 | 48 | 48 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 21% · T 18% · W 11% · Th 44% · F 6%
Common patterns: R (44% of sections), M (21% of sections), T (18% of sections), W (11% of sections), F (6% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Sophia Ainslie (44% of students) · reviews
- Mira Cantor (41% of students) · reviews
- Michael Aghahowa (15% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Mira Cantor (42% of students) · reviews
- Sophia Ainslie (23% of students) · reviews
- Khalid Kodi (23% of students) · reviews
- Brooke Stewart (12% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Ingrid Pimsner (56% of students) · reviews
- Brooke Stewart (44% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (ARTS course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ARTS courses · Plan it at numap.app